From the cover: "Warlock is a game that doesn't try to simulate anything, and succeeds. It is a fast paced game in which each side starts with only one piece but pieces keep popping up all over the board. Players receive their magical powers in the form of mana and use it to create creatures with which to do battle and to cast spells to destroy their foe. Each side starts out equal in every way which means the outcome will depend on what tactics are chosen and which player employs has tactics the best."